Help please, new rims and esp playing up.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

....When you consider that even the differences in tyre flexibility/construction between Directional and Assymetrics can set off the ESP, it's no wonder.

Ahh, but it is only Goodyear who suffer with this problem!  Dunlop, or Continental, or Michelin or Pirelli don't have any such problems! 

Hurdy - Are the ABS sensors located in a vulnerable postion under the car?

As Hurdy states, the sensors themselves are not in a vulnerable postition, but the wiring is - particularly for the front wheels.

But if the sensors or the wiring was damaged in any way, then the ABS and ESP warning light would be on all the while in the dash.  And then you'd have pretty dangerous brakes! 

[The Wheel Man]

Sound like the wheels / tyres supplied are definatly causing the problem your experiencing.  Just out of interest, what Mercedes were these wheels off?  I cant thi9nk od a Mecedes that would have an 18x8 & 18x9 with offsets that would suit the MKV.  Just having a look through the WTDR (trade wheel and tyre book) and i cant see that combo?  Any pics 

[jt1]

Sound like the wheels / tyres supplied are definatly causing the problem your experiencing.  Just out of interest, what Mercedes were these wheels off?  I cant thi9nk od a Mecedes that would have an 18x8 & 18x9 with offsets that would suit the MKV.  Just having a look through the WTDR (trade wheel and tyre book) and i cant see that combo?  Any pics 

Hi the wheels are segins,and there going back to their original owner this weekend. Cheers

[indublin]

Different size rims shouldn't matter as the rolling circumference would be the same with the same profile tyres. Even if you did put different tyres on and the rolling circumference was slightly different I doubt if it would be enough to bring in the esp. It could be possible that the fitters may have inadvertantly caught one of the ABS sensors.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the ESP can be re set... Begger I should read the whole post before hittin' the reply button, sorrrry!

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Different size rims shouldn't matter as the rolling circumference would be the same with the same profile tyres. Even if you did put different tyres on and the rolling circumference was slightly different I doubt if it would be enough to bring in the esp. It could be possible that the fitters may have inadvertantly caught one of the ABS sensors.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that the ESP can be re set

Sort of.  Every time you start moving after starting the engine, the ABS/ESP carries out its own self-test function - usually at around 6mph, and with the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.  The driver, nor the stealer, can either "re-set" the ESP, nor alter the ESP "map".

[RedRobin]

The driver, nor the stealer, can either "re-set" the ESP, nor alter the ESP "map".

....I'm pretty sure you meant to write "neither" rather than "either".

[sixpot]

Sound like the wheels / tyres supplied are definatly causing the problem your experiencing.  Just out of interest, what Mercedes were these wheels off?  I cant thi9nk od a Mecedes that would have an 18x8 & 18x9 with offsets that would suit the MKV.  Just having a look through the WTDR (trade wheel and tyre book) and i cant see that combo?  Any pics 

Hi the wheels are segins,and there going back to their original owner this weekend. Cheers

Whats happened John? have you changed your mind?

[sixpot]

Sound like the wheels / tyres supplied are definatly causing the problem your experiencing.  Just out of interest, what Mercedes were these wheels off?  I cant thi9nk od a Mecedes that would have an 18x8 & 18x9 with offsets that would suit the MKV.  Just having a look through the WTDR (trade wheel and tyre book) and i cant see that combo?  Any pics 

These were normally a 17" rim fitted to the W220 S600 and CL600 class Merc, they are forged, so are very light and strong. the 18" rims fitted to Johns car are rarer still, and the rears are 9" wide which are even harder to find.